Nordfjordeid
| Nordfjordeid, Norway | |
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Municipal Hall in Nordfjordeid
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 Nordfjordeid, Norway
Nordfjordeid, Norway
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| Coordinates: 61°54′22″N 05°59′29″E / 61.90611°N 5.99139°ECoordinates: 61°54′22″N 05°59′29″E / 61.90611°N 5.99139°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Eid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.33 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 2,740 |
| • Density | 1,176/km2 (3,050/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 6770 Nordfjordeid |
Nordfjordeid is the administrative centre of the municipality of Eid in Sogn og Fjordane county, western Norway. It is located at the end of the Eidsfjorden, an arm off of the main Nordfjorden, west of the large lake Hornindalsvatnet. The village of Stårheim is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the west, the village of Mogrenda is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east, and the village of Lote is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the southeast.
The village is a commercial hub for the municipality and it includes several industries, shopping, and schools. Eid Church is also located in the village and it is the main church for the municipality. The European route E39 highway passes by Nordfjordeid on its way from Bergen to Ålesund. Norwegian National Road 15 passes through the village on its way from Måløy to Otta. Nordfjordeid is located approximately 9 hours from the national capital of Oslo, 5 hours from the city of Bergen, and 3 hours from the city of Ålesund by car.
The 2.33-square-kilometre (580-acre) village has a population (2013) of 2,740; giving the village a population density of 1,176 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,050/sq mi).
There are many tourist attractions in this area, such as Geirangerfjord and the famous glacier at Briksdalen which attracts numerous international tourists every year. There is also the well known Harpefossen Ski Resort and a thriving professional opera company. Nordfjordeid is the location of the Sophus Lie Conference Center for mathematics. Notable mathematician Sophus Lie was born in the town in 1842.
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